Automation Engineering Technician

Job ID: req2617
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Division: Applied & Development Research Program
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL) is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by the prime contractor Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. FNL is responsible for pursuing a unique mission in translational and applied biomedical research that is unsuitable for academia, the pharmaceutical industry, or other federal contractors. The selected candidate will join the Natural Products Support Group located at the NCI-Frederick campus.

The Natural Products Support Group (NPSG) provides scientific and technical support to the Developmental Therapeutics Program (DTP) of the NCI Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD). The group is comprised of several laboratories responsible for various natural product-based support activities including extraction of plant, microbial, and marine biota; pre-fractionation of natural product extracts; isolation and identification of biologically active natural products; preforming cryopreservations and microbial fermentations; and in-vitro and in-vivo drug preparations.

***Appointments for Post Baccalaureate Fellows are for one year but may be considered for renewal for a second year of training at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Automation laboratory methods development and implementation
• Implementing automation steps to improve and speed up the isolation and identification of biologically active natural products from plant, marine and microbial sources
• Troubleshooting and QC of laboratory automation equipment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Computer Science from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees will be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• Basic programming skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent communication skills and a capacity to work in a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Knowledge of programming software packages including, but not limited to: R, JavaScript, Python, and shell-scripting in the Linux and windows computing environment
• Experience with 3D printing and drawing software
• Experience with liquid handling systems
• Critical thinker with the ability to breakdown complex technical requirements
• A bility to operate and maintain laboratory equipment with independence

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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